Thursday, August 28, 2008

Closing on First Place

Right now, scientists are recording the second smallest expanse of ice-covered sea since they began using satellites for the job. It is possible that by September a new record may be set.

In 1980 there were 7.8 million sq. km. of ice in the sea, in 2007 that area was down to 4.13. Here's a chart showing the past few years.

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